Under-the-Radar 2013 NBA Free Agent Bargains LA Lakers Must Consider

Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesDorell Wright is one of several shooters who could be on the Los Angeles Lakers' radar this summer.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have virtually no cap room heading into the summer of 2013. Although they possess a number of expiring contracts, the only one significant enough to create cap flexibility is Dwight Howard's.

Dorell Wright

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At one point in time, Dorell Wright had earned the title of prolific three-point shooter. During the 2010-11 season with the Golden State Warriors, Wright poured in a league-high 194 threes, not coincidentally the same season during which he averaged a career-high 16.4 points per game.

Since then Wright has struggled to regain that long-range shooting form. Although he shot 36 percent from beyond the arc in 2011-12 and 37.4 percent from deep in 2012-13, Wright saw his minutes decrease as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers in each of the last two seasons.

Going in and out of Doug Collins' rotation last season, Wright simply couldn't get into a groove.

A move back to the West Coast could be beneficial for both Wright and the Los Angeles Lakers. Wright's a capable three-point shooter who excels off the catch and would be an improvement over incumbent specialist Jodie Meeks.

Standing 6'7'', Wright can play as an over-sized 2 or an under-sized 4, and he is far more versatile than the 6'4'' Meeks.

Elton Brand

Elton Brand was once a pricey option for teams in need of a veteran power forward, but since being amnestied by the Philadelphia 76ers, he can be had cheap.

Brand signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks prior to the 2012-13 campaign, and at age 34, he is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Should the Lakers let Antawn Jamison walk, Brand would be an adequate replacement. Although he doesn't possess the same skill set as a stretch 4, Brand provides more in terms of toughness and defense than Jamison.

With averages of 7.2 points, six rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game this past season, Brand could be a nice alternative to Jamison should the Lakers look to strengthen their frontcourt.

DeJuan Blair

This is arguably the most idealistic signing on the list, but it's an intriguing one nonetheless.

DeJuan Blair has never been a staple of Gregg Popovich's rotation in San Antonio, evidenced by the career-low 14 minutes per game he played this season.

However, minimal playing time combined with his undersized presence may make Blair a steal for a franchise this summer.

While Blair may still possess some untapped potential, he doesn't exactly have the ideal build in today's NBA, as his 6'7'', 265-pound frame makes it difficult to peg him as either a 4 or a 5. Yet his hustle and workman-like efforts on the glass are what make him a great fit in L.A.

Still just 24 years old, Blair could be an excellent fit as a rotational big alongside Jordan Hill.